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Falcon Watch

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday 8 June

The Peregrine falcons in Glendalough have chicks again this year. We shall have telescopes on the Miners' Road to view the birds. This is a great opportunity to get up close and personal with these amazing birds - the fastest animals on the planet. Please feel free to stop off at any time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.  

Location:

Miners' Road, Glendalough.

Practicalities:

All welcome. Stop by our telescopes any time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Bring binoculars if you have them. Free of charge, but please be aware that the Upper Lake car park (Wicklow Co. Council) has a €4 charge.

Booking:

Booking is not necessary. For more information, please phone 0404 45425.

 

Guided Stroll: Poukanass & St. Kevin's Cell

11.00 a.m. & 2.30 p.m.

Explore the way-marked walking trails of Glendalough with a National Park guide. This is one of a series of such walks throughout the season. The guide shall discuss various aspects of the National Park, its nature, history and scenery.

Location:

The Information Office, by the Upper Lake, Glendalough.

Practicalities:

All welcome, but not suitable for very young children. No dogs. Please wear suitable footwear. This event is free of charge, but please be aware that the Upper Lake car park (Wicklow Co. Council) has a €4 charge.

Booking:

Booking is essential. To book, please phone 0404 45425. Bookings will be taken from 30 May.

 

Blue Route Closed

Due to forestry operations in Lugduff forest, the southern half of the Blue route (along the forest road) is closed. The northern half of the route, along the Spinc boardwalk remains open. The White and Red routes are therefore unaffected.

The Red Route and the Wicklow Way are also open again following closures.

 

The Geography of Glendalough: Junior Cert. Geography Worksheet

Are you a Junior Cert Geography Teacher?

Do you want to take your students on a field trip?

Due to the huge demand for the services of the Education Centre in Wicklow Mountains National Park, many schools are unable to get a booking. This worksheet has been designed to enable teachers to bring their class to Glendalough to do their own self-guided field trip. To assist you, teachers’ notes are also provided.

Click here for more details.

 

Wicklow's Squirrels Need Your Help

Squirrel Pox Virus has recently been found in Wicklow's squirrels. Please help us to monitor this disease. Click here for more details.

 

 

 

 

 

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